Interior 1987

Jacob Collins made this painting, Interior, probably with oil on canvas, and it’s a beauty. The whole scene is bathed in this warm, subdued light, like a memory unfolding. I love how Collins handles paint here. It's not about showing off; it’s about revealing the texture and quietness of the scene. The layers seem thin but purposeful, and they build up this incredible depth. Look at the doorway, how the light catches the edge, it’s so soft and diffused, almost like the light itself is a physical thing. It reminds me a bit of Fairfield Porter, that same focus on the everyday, the beauty of a lived-in space. But Collins brings this incredible technical skill, a real mastery of light and shadow, to something which embraces ambiguity. It's not just a room; it's an invitation to linger, to imagine the stories held within those walls.